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Notarised Translation Services for Official and Overseas Use

Professional translation, certification and notarial support for documents being submitted to embassies, consulates, overseas courts, government departments, universities, businesses and other formal recipients.

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  • Professional document translation
  • Notarial support where required
  • Digital and hard-copy delivery options
Official and overseas use Support for formal submissions in the UK and abroad.
Professional linguists Accurate translation of official and specialist documents.
Confidential processing Sensitive personal and business files handled securely.
Guidance before proceeding Requirements reviewed before the service is confirmed.
Understanding the service

What is a notarised translation?

A notarised translation combines professional translation and certification with an additional notarial act required for a particular submission.

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Notarisation adds formal verification to the translation package

The document is translated and checked before the agreed certification is completed. A notary then carries out the notarial act required for the submission, which may concern the identity, authority or signature of the person or organisation certifying the translation.

The exact notarial wording and procedure depend on the document, destination country and receiving authority. Notarisation should therefore be confirmed before work begins.

  1. 01

    Professional translation

    The source content is translated accurately, including relevant names, dates, tables, stamps, seals, signatures and visible annotations.

  2. 02

    Certification and document checks

    The translation is checked and prepared with the required certification statement and supporting identification details.

  3. 03

    Notarial act and delivery

    The relevant document or certification is presented for the agreed notarial procedure before the completed package is delivered.

Common submission routes

When might a notarised translation be required?

Notarisation is often connected with international or formal procedures, but it is not automatically required for every overseas submission. The receiving authority should confirm the exact route.

Embassies and overseas authorities

Documents submitted to a foreign government department, embassy, consulate, registry, immigration authority or international institution.

  • Visa applications
  • Residency procedures
  • Citizenship matters
  • Consular submissions

Legal and property matters

Translations prepared for overseas courts, solicitors, property transactions, declarations, litigation or other formal legal procedures.

  • Powers of attorney
  • Court papers
  • Affidavits
  • Property documents

Business and corporate submissions

Company documents used for overseas registration, banking, commercial transactions, tenders, due diligence or corporate administration.

  • Company records
  • Board resolutions
  • Contracts
  • Registration documents

Personal and academic procedures

Certificates and records used for marriage abroad, overseas study, professional registration, employment or family administration.

  • Civil certificates
  • Degrees and transcripts
  • Police records
  • Medical certificates
The additional verification stage

What does the notarial stage cover?

A notary does not simply place a generic stamp on every translation. The notarial act is selected according to the document and the receiving authority’s instructions.

01 — IDENTITY

Identity or capacity checks

The notary may need to establish the identity, professional capacity or authority of the person signing or certifying the relevant document.

02 — SIGNATURE

Signature authentication

Depending on the agreed procedure, the notary may witness, authenticate or otherwise complete a formal act relating to a signature or declaration.

03 — CERTIFICATE

Notarial certificate

The notary may issue a certificate, seal or statement recording the notarial act carried out for the document package.

Notarisation and apostille are separate procedures. Some authorities require only notarisation, while others may require an eligible notarised document to receive an apostille or further legalisation afterward.

Documents we can review

Personal, legal, academic and corporate documents

Send the complete document and the receiving authority’s instructions so the translation and notarial requirements can be assessed together.

01

Civil certificates

Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates for international personal, family or administrative procedures.

02

Identity documents

Passports, identity cards, residence records and related official identity documentation.

03

Academic records

Degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts and professional qualifications used by overseas institutions.

04

Legal documents

Powers of attorney, court papers, declarations, agreements, affidavits and solicitor correspondence.

05

Corporate records

Company certificates, resolutions, registers, contracts and documents supporting overseas business procedures.

06

Supporting evidence

Police records, financial evidence, medical documents, employment records and immigration files.

A managed translation route

From document review to notarised delivery

The process begins by confirming what the destination authority wants notarised. This avoids arranging a formal step that is unnecessary or does not match the submission instructions.

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01

Confirm the required route

Tell us which country and authority will receive the document and provide any wording that mentions notarisation, apostille or legalisation.

  • Destination country
  • Receiving authority
  • Written instructions
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02

Translate and prepare the documents

The complete source file is translated, checked and prepared with the certification and supporting details needed for the agreed notarial act.

  • Professional translation
  • Names and dates checked
  • Certification prepared
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03

Complete notarisation and delivery

The required notarial stage is arranged where applicable before digital or physical documents are delivered in the agreed format.

  • Notarial act completed
  • Digital copies supplied
  • Hard copies arranged where needed
Avoid ordering the wrong service

Certified, notarised, apostilled or sworn?

The terms describe different forms of translation or verification. Use the wording supplied by the authority rather than assuming that one route automatically includes the others.

Certified Translation

A professional translation accompanied by a signed statement confirming its completeness and accuracy.
Whether the receiving authority accepts standard certification without a separate notarial act.
Certified

Notarised Translation

The translation or its certification is connected with an additional act completed by a notary.
What the notary must verify and whether originals, identification or physical documents are required.
Notarised

Apostille Support

An eligible UK signature, stamp or seal is authenticated through the UK legalisation process using an apostille.
Whether the apostille belongs on the original document, another eligible document or a notarised document.
Apostille

Sworn Translation

The translation is completed or formally declared by a translator authorised under the system used in a particular jurisdiction.
Which country must authorise the sworn translator and whether another verification stage is also required.
Sworn
Prepare your request

What to send for an accurate review

The required notarial act cannot be determined from the document title alone. Include its destination and the authority’s instructions whenever possible.

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  1. A complete and readable source document Include every relevant page, reverse side, attachment, stamp, seal, signature and legible handwritten entry.
  2. The source and target languages Confirm the document’s existing language and the language required for the completed translation.
  3. The destination country State the country in which the translated document will ultimately be submitted or used.
  4. The receiving authority or organisation Identify the embassy, consulate, court, university, registry, solicitor, employer or other recipient.
  5. Any written submission instructions Attach guidance mentioning notarisation, legalisation, apostille, sworn translation, original documents or certified copies.
  6. Your deadline and required format Confirm when the completed package is required and whether physical originals, hard copies or digital files must be delivered.
Published starting price

Notarised translation pricing

£129.99 from, per page

The published turnaround is 5–7 days. The confirmed price and timing depend on the actual document, language pair, notarial procedure, delivery requirements and any additional legalisation steps.

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  • 01
    Document length and complexity Word count, formatting, tables, handwriting and specialist terminology affect the translation work required.
  • 02
    Language pair Availability and pricing depend on the source language, target language and subject expertise needed.
  • 03
    Required notarial act Different notarial certificates, identity checks and signing arrangements can involve different procedures and costs.
  • 04
    Physical document handling Original documents, printed copies, postage, courier services and international delivery may affect the final order.
  • 05
    Apostille or further legalisation Additional government, embassy or consular stages are separate from the underlying translation and notarisation work.
Common questions

Notarised translation FAQs

Send the destination authority’s written instructions with the document whenever you are uncertain about the required verification route.

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What is a notarised translation?

It is a professionally translated and certified document that also undergoes an agreed notarial procedure. The notarial act may relate to the signature, identity or authority of the person or organisation certifying the translation.

Does a notary check the accuracy of the translation?

The professional translation and language checks are completed as part of the translation service. The notary carries out the separate notarial act required for the document package rather than automatically providing a linguistic review.

How much does a notarised translation cost?

The site’s published starting price is £129.99 per page. The confirmed cost depends on the language, document, required notarial procedure, delivery format and any additional apostille or legalisation stages.

How long does a notarised translation take?

The published turnaround is 5–7 days. Timing may vary when original documents, signing arrangements, hard-copy delivery, apostille processing or another third-party stage is required.

Is notarisation required for every overseas translation?

No. Some overseas authorities accept a certified translation, while others require notarisation, a sworn translator, an apostille or a combination of procedures. Confirm the exact requirement with the receiving authority.

Is notarisation the same as an apostille?

No. Notarisation is a notarial act carried out by a notary. An apostille is a separate legalisation certificate used to authenticate an eligible signature, stamp or seal for overseas use.

Will I need to provide the original document?

A scan may be sufficient for the initial translation review, but originals, certified copies or identification may be required for the notarial act or a later legalisation stage. This is confirmed after the submission requirements are reviewed.

Can you arrange an apostille after notarisation?

Apostille-related support is available where the document and notarial certificate are eligible and the destination authority requires it. Confirm whether the apostille is needed on the original document, a notarised document or another eligible certificate before proceeding.

Can I receive physical copies?

Yes. Digital copies can be supplied and hard-copy delivery can be arranged where physical notarised documents are required for the submission.

What should I send when requesting the service?

Send a complete readable document, the source and target languages, destination country, receiving authority, deadline, delivery requirements and any written notarisation, apostille or legalisation instructions.

Related verification routes

The correct option depends on the recipient, destination country, document type and exact wording of the submission instructions.

Standard official use

Certified Translation

Professional translation with signed certification for official, legal, academic and administrative use.

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Overseas legalisation

Apostille Translation

Translation and apostille-related support for eligible UK documents being prepared for use abroad.

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Jurisdiction-specific

Sworn Translation

Translation by an authorised or registered sworn translator where the destination authority expressly requires one.

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Start with the authority’s instructions

Send your document for a notarised translation review

Include the language, destination country, receiving authority and deadline so the required translation, notarial procedure, price and expected delivery can be confirmed before work begins.

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